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Aymar

eye-MAR · Possibly derived from the Germanic name Agimar, meaning 'edge' or 'sword' and 'famous'.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2020

Rising since 2020, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Aymar since 2008

Babies named Aymar per year in U.S. Social Security records.

367210820102020Most births 2010GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s550
2010s2045
2020s4424

Meaning & origin

Aymar is a rare name of Germanic origin, combining elements that suggest 'famous sword'. In the U.S., it has been used exclusively for girls since first being recorded in 2008. Its peak popularity was in 2010, and after a decline, it has been rising again since 2020, though it remains extremely uncommon: in the latest year, it was given to about 1 in every 200,908 babies. The name has not been associated with any top states, indicating its usage is scattered. Aymar carries a distinctive, melodic sound that may appeal to parents seeking a unique but historically grounded name.

Aymar is a rare name of Germanic origin, likely from the elements 'ag' (edge, point of a weapon) and 'mar' (famous). It is a variant of the name Aimar or Eimar, and may be related to the Old High German name Agimar. The name has been used in France and other parts of Europe, though it remains uncommon. In the United States, it has only been recorded since 2008, primarily for girls.

Aymar” around the world

Where Aymar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Aym, Mari

Variants: Aimar, Eimar, Haymar

Sibling names for Aymar

Names that share Aymar's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Elara, Sylvie, Cora, Lena, Mira

Brothers: Lucian, Felix, Alden, Eamon, Ronan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aymar mean?
Aymar is believed to derive from the Germanic elements 'ag' (edge, sword) and 'mar' (famous), giving the meaning 'famous sword' or 'edge of fame'.
Is Aymar a boy or girl name?
Aymar is typically used for girls in the United States, though historically it has been a masculine name in Europe. As of 2025, it ranks at position 10,917 for girls.
How popular is the name Aymar?
Aymar is a very rare name. In 2025, it was given to 1 in every 200,908 baby girls in the U.S. Its popularity peaked in 2010, and it has been rising in usage since 2020.